Wahine toa - tomorrow's leader?

I could be if I could raise the funds! Kia Ora - I'm Ataahua Hirini and I've been lucky enough to be selected to attend a Youth Leadership Programme. This course is taking place in Rarotonga, the Cook Islands and is based in the Avarua area, partnering with local schools, organisations and stakeholders. The date for this event is the 12th April - 19th April 2025. This is an amazing opportunity for me to learn and pick up skills like:

- Advanced Leadership Skills

- Decision making

- Planning and goal setting

- Confidence building

- Practice leading diverse teams

- Enhance communication skills

- Improving career prospects

- Taking action or real life issues

One day, I hope to use these skills to increase the recognition of the up and coming Māori and Pacific Leaders. I feel very passionate about the opportunity the course offers because it gives me the chance to develop my leadership skills, build my confidence and better my decision making. All very important skills that I believe will prepare me for my future role as a leader. I am driven to enhance the role of Māori in tomorrow's Aotearoa / New Zealand. I believe strongly that we should have a role in driving our country forward into tomorrow.

The cost for this course is $5500NZD. This covers the costs of: Accommodation, Course fees and resources, Return flights etc.